Rod-and-ring symbol
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The rod-and-ring symbol is a symbol that is depicted on Mesopotamian stelas, cylinder seals, and reliefs. It is held by a god or goddess and in most cases is being offered to a king who is standing, o
The goddess of the Burney relief presenting a rod-and-ring symbol in each hand.
Mesopotamian deity sitting on a stool, holding the rod-and-ring symbol. Old-Babylonian fired clay plaque from Southern Mesopotamia, Iraq
Scene detail of Code of Hammurabi monumental stela
Zimri-Lim receives the rod-and-ring in his investiture
Burney Relief
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The Burney Relief is a Mesopotamian terracotta plaque in high relief of the Isin-Larsa period or Old-Babylonian period, depicting a winged, nude, goddess-like figure with bird's talons, flanked by owl
Rod-and-ring symbol
…The goddess of the Burney relief presenting a rod-and-ring symbol in each hand. Mesopotamian deity sitting on a stool, holding the rod-and-ring symbol. Old-Babylonian fired clay plaque…
Relieve Reina de la Noche
Side view showing depth of the relief
Another side view of the relief
Detail of bust with traces of red pigment visible on the left hand